What is TRE®

TRE® initiates and promotes the body’s ability to self-regulate using the body’s natural innate mechanism for releasing stress and tension.This mechanism produces a  neurogenic tremor which acts on the Autonomic Nervous System and allows deep relaxation to occur. TRE ® is a highly effective form of self-help.

Created by Dr. David Berceli, PhD, TRE® safely activates a natural reflex mechanism of shaking or vibrating that releases muscular tension, calming down the nervous system. When this muscular shaking/vibrating mechanism is activated in a safe and controlled environment, the body is encouraged to return back to a state of balance.

TRE® Providers teach their clients the  skill of using this innate release mechanism safely on their own.

Originally TRE® was created to reach large groups of people quickly after natural disasters or experiencing other mass traumatic events such as war. It was designed for situations where populations did not have, or there was limited access to therapists. It is intended to be a self-help tool. 

As such TRE® is used in more than seventy countries and its effectiveness is supported by extensive research . It is easily learnt, and can be used by people on their own.  It is recommended to learn TRE® with a Certified TRE® Provider in the early stages to provide security in acquiring self-regulation skills so as to achieve maximum benefits with this important tool.. 

The method can be used in combination with some gentle positions/stretches that support the activation of the innate & natural release process.